Orange district, California, United States

Places to visit near Brea

Brea is a town in Orange district, California, United States, home to about 41,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 43 parks, 41 churches, 33 temples and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fullerton Arboretum (5 km), Brea Dam (5 km) and Hillcrest Park (5 km).

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Brea, California
Brea, Orange district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brea at a glance

Location
Orange district, California, United States
Population
about 41,944
Coordinates
33.9167° N, 117.9001° W
Places within 50 km
270 (270 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Brea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brea: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Brea

50 parks within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Hillcrest Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Brea

45 churches within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Fullerton Arboretum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Brea

34 temples within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brea

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Center Greens (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brea

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Turnbull Canyon (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Brea

24 museums within 100 km of Brea. The closest is Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Brea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brea
  2. 5 km Fullerton Arboretum · church, Orange
  3. 2 km Placentia Presbyterian Church · church, Orange
  4. 6 km Hillcrest Park · park, Orange
  5. 1 km Brea Dam · dam, Orange
  6. 6 km La Habra Four Square Mission · church, Orange
  7. 5 km Back to Brea

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How to reach Brea

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    Within 15 km of Brea

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4350Hillcrest Park (5 km)
    Churches4145Fullerton Arboretum (5 km)
    Other attractions4142Mickey's House (14 km)
    Temples3334Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2832Center Greens (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2126Turnbull Canyon (17 km)
    Museums2024Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1213Brea Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1313Disneyland Monorail (15 km)
    Beaches & coast56Jungle Cruise (15 km)
    Buddhist sites44Hsi Lai Temple (11 km)
    Waterfalls34Blackstar Canyon Waterfall (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Baitul Hameed Mosque (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Terminal Island (47 km)
    Treks11Mount Wilson Toll Road (46 km)

    Brea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brea?

    Fullerton Arboretum (church, about 5 km), Brea Dam (dam, about 5 km), Hillcrest Park (park, about 5 km), La Habra Four Square Mission (church, about 5 km), Placentia Presbyterian Church (church, about 6 km), Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum (museum, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brea?

    270 places on Spotwander: 43 parks, 41 churches, 41 other attractions, 33 temples, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Brea?

    Hillcrest Park, about 5 km by road; Disneyland (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brea?

    Fullerton Arboretum, about 5 km by road; La Habra Four Square Mission (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Brea?

    Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, about 14 km by road; "it's A Small World" (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brea?

    Start in Brea, visit Fullerton Arboretum, then Placentia Presbyterian Church, then Hillcrest Park, then Brea Dam, then La Habra Four Square Mission, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brea?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Brea

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brea’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brea on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.